SpaceX filed a lawsuit in Texas to block the release of tax-break records for its Terafab semiconductor factory near Houston, citing confidential business information. The move contrasts with other major tech companies like Microsoft and OpenAI pledging transparency, amid growing public demand for disclosure of AI infrastructure projects and tax incentives.
David Heinemeier Hansson has published a creed called the Omarchy Doctrine for his Linux distribution, which the author argues contains elements of fascist ultranationalism including themes of ethnic rebirth and remigration. The article applies Robert Paxton's framework of fascism stages, arguing that Hansson's movement meets the definition of stage one—creation of a movement with creed, leader, and followers—and is positioning toward stage two with $18.5 million pledged to an unregistered foundation.
Trump promised a $5,000 dividend to every adult citizen if Republicans win the midterm elections, calling it the Trump dividend. The money would need to be spent in the U.S., though Trump provided no details on funding or legality. His convention speech focused on rallying Republican support ahead of the midterms amid concerns about his unpopularity.